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St. Stephens, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
St. Stephens, NC
At a Glance
How St. Stephens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Stephens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Stephens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Stephens residents earn a median household income of $57,882 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,022. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Stephens is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,141. Median rent is $864/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
St. Stephens reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,687/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in St. Stephens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Stephens has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.